Course Title: Helper2026/16 Portsmouth
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: 6th January 2026
Course end date: 5th May 2026
Day and time of sessions: Tuesdays 12.15 – 14.15
Introduction session – Tuesday 6th January 2026
1 – Tuesday 13 Jan 2026
2 – Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
3 – Tuesday 27 Jan 2026
4 – Tuesday 3 Feb 2026
5 – Tuesday 10 Feb 2026
Half Term
Volunteer Coordinator session – Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
6 – Tuesday 3 Mar 2026
7 – Tuesday 10 Mar 2026
8 – Tuesday 17 Mar 2026
9 – Tuesday 24 Mar 2026
Easter Holidays
10 – Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
11 – Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
12 – Tuesday 28 Apr 2026
Supervision session – Tuesday 5 May 2026
Assignments to be completed by: Friday 1st May 2026
Course venue: Somerstown Family Hub, Omega Street, PO5 4LP
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Proposed interview date (if applicable): 11th November 2025 – 12.15 – 14.15 – Somerstown Family Hub, Omega Street, PO5 4LP
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information: The Breastfeeding Network are commissioned by Portsmouth City Council to provide breastfeeding peer support services across the city of Portsmouth. We are looking to recruit a cohort of volunteers to support alongside our existing team.
Priority will be given to candidates who are able to commit to volunteering in the PO1 – P06 area for at least a year. Volunteer expenses will only be paid while traveling in PO1 -PO6.
There is no childcare available for this course. Babes in arms are welcome to come with you. Due to the training location there may be restrictions on older children attending but if this is a barrier to you applying, please get in touch to discuss further
How to apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this role please complete the online application form found at the link below.
If you have any questions about the course, voluntary role or application process, please email training@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk or telephone our HR Advisor on 0844 412 0995.